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3,934 ft
Distance
96 ft
Climb
-110 ft
Descent
00:05:28
Avg time
-14 ft
Altitude change
1,748 ft
Altitude min
1,832 ft
Altitude max
1,762 ft
Altitude start
1,748 ft
Altitude end
-0.362%
Grade
-29.231%
Grade max
56.97%
Grade min
1,342 ft
Distance climb
2,308 ft
Distance down
284 ft
Distance flat
00:05:28
Avg time

Stargazer Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    San Tan Mountain Regional Park
    Queen Creek, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #4800 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #4957 in E-Biking
    • #99376 in Trail Running
    • #102958 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Short trail that runs between Moonlight, and San Tan. Can be ridden in either direction, but starting from the moonlight is a little more fun since the San Tan side has a steeper climb coming in. A little rocky, but definitely rideable by just about anyone. Watch for horses, and bikes coming the other way.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 104 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 1,471 rides
  • Last: Sep 9, 2026
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on Apr 9, 2026
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Avg: 4.12 (18 votes)
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        Directions to stargazer trailhead (33.161740, -111.644890)

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        Routes with this trail

        4.0 16 miles 1,479 ft 99 Loop
        This is a lollipop loop through Regional Park.This is a fun, hilly, non-technical ride that avoids the...
        4.0 11 miles 1,086 ft 15
        Nice Climb to wake up the legs and lungs, nice XC trials to sample Santan and finish off with a nice...
        5.0 12 miles 983 ft 8
        All of 3 loops of San Tan
        4.2
        18 Ratings
        5 39%
        4 39%
        3 22%
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        2 Reviews & Comments

        Sheepdog590 Sheepdog590
        Love this short trail. It's a must ride out here and a great confidence builder for newer riders.
        Pros: Can be ridden both directions. West to east from Moonlight to SanTan has a nice downhill section to end it.
        Cons: A lot of horse traffic usually coming east to west so be careful and yield.
        Alvarado8 Alvarado8
        Quick little hit trail right off of moonlight

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        Where is Stargazer located?
        Stargazer is located in San Tan Mountain Regional Park, Queen Creek, Arizona, United States. It is part of the San Tan Mountain Regional Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.16174, -111.64489.
        How hard is Stargazer?
        Stargazer is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.362%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        What is the elevation gain for Stargazer?
        Stargazer has 96 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 110 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,748 ft to 1,832 ft.
        Is Stargazer a point to point trail?
        Stargazer is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Stargazer?
        Stargazer is 3,934 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Stargazer?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Stargazer. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        How do I access Stargazer? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Stargazer are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Stargazer?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Stargazer. The trail is 3,934 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Stargazer?
        Stargazer is a moderately popular trail. There have been 14,654 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 15,717 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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